Voice of the people (letter).

(pro And Con On) . . . `Baby' Editorial

August 04, 1997|By Frank S. Moyer.

ROCKFORD — Since when is there a statute of limitations on injustice? Are the Holocaust survivors equally remiss for pursuing Swiss banks for those injustices? Is the world at fault for insisting that the perpetrators of crimes against Bosnians, Croats and Serbs be held accountable?

The Illinois court system participated in affirming one of the most despicable crimes against a child when it made its ruling on "Baby Richard." Yes, it was probably legal. But it was not just. And that is why the people continue to applaud efforts of Judge Gay-Lloyd Lott, Gov. Jim Edgar, columnist Bob Greene and others. We want justice to have a powerful voice. Since before the time of Solomon, humankind has been told that "laws" are not equated with justice. Indeed, they are often the very destroyers of justice.

While there is little to hope for in the courts' willingness to pursue justice regarding "Richard," hope is all we have. The child does need justice-- and justice is never too late.